Meritus
Aircraft Mechanic
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Aircraft Mechanic (5 positions available)
Location: Norwich
Salary: £38,608
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (seasonal working pattern)
The Opportunity
We're looking for experienced Aircraft Mechanics to join a well established aircraft maintenance organisation supporting base maintenance operations in a regulated Part 145 environment.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable employer offering a strong benefits package, structured working hours, and long term career development. You'll work as part of a skilled maintenance team carrying out aircraft maintenance in accordance with approved maintenance data while ensuring the highest standards of safety, quality and airworthiness.
Working Hours
This role operates on a seasonal shift pattern:
Winter (Mid October to Mid April)
- Monday to Thursday: 07:30 to 16:30
- Friday: 07:30 to 16:00
Summer (Mid April to Mid October)
- Monday to Thursday: 07:30 to 14:30
- Friday: 07:30 to 14:00
Depending on your start date, summer hours may temporarily be 07:30 to 15:30 to maintain the annual average working week.
Responsibilities
As an Aircraft Mechanic, you will:
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- Carry out aircraft maintenance in accordance with approved maintenance data and company procedures.
- Complete maintenance activities safely, efficiently and to the required airworthiness standards.
- Ensure all maintenance work is accurately documented.
- Follow all company Health & Safety policies and report any hazards, incidents or near misses.
- Maintain excellent housekeeping standards within the work area.
- Ensure effective shift handovers.
- Maintain and control personal tooling in line with company procedures.
- Report airworthiness and safety concerns through the internal reporting system.
- Support aircraft maintenance activities at outstations when required.
What We're Looking For
To be considered, you'll ideally have:
- A recognised Aircraft Engineering Apprenticeship or Armed Forces aircraft engineering training.
- Human Factors training.
- Fuel Tank Safety (FTS) training.
- EWIS (Electrical Wiring Interconnection Systems) training.
- Basic understanding of UK CAA/EASA Part 145 requirements and Health & Safety legislation.
- Basic IT skills.
- Knowledge of aircraft maintenance documentation and approved maintenance procedures.
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About You
You'll be someone who:
- Takes pride in producing high quality work.
- Communicates effectively with colleagues across the maintenance team.
- Works well independently and as part of a team.
- Has a proactive, positive attitude and a willingness to learn.
- Manages time effectively and works efficiently.
- Demonstrates integrity, professionalism and accountability.
- Is confident raising safety or quality concerns where appropriate.
- Understands the importance of delivering work safely, compliantly and on time.
Benefits
In return, you'll receive an excellent package including:
- Salary of £38,608
- Enhanced sick pay that increases with length of service
- Additional annual leave for long service
- Health Shield cash plan
- Subsidised on site canteen
- Stakeholder pension with up to 6% employer contribution
- Life assurance
- Retail discounts
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Electric Vehicle scheme
- Wellbeing support
- Active social club and company events
- Long service awards
- Free on site parking
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